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Lake Maggiore
Maggiore Lake: Isola Bella & Fishermen's Island Tour
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Overview
Half-Day Tour: Isola Bella and Fishermen's Island with a Tour Guide offers a boat trip to see Lake Maggiore and its famous islands. A local guide will show you Isola Bella and Isola Pescatori (Fishermen's Island). See pretty scenery and gardens. Explore the small streets on Fishermen's Island. This tour is great for people who like history and culture.
On this tour, you'll visit two beautiful islands. Isola Bella is known for its fancy palace and gardens. Fishermen's Island is a cute village with small streets and shops. You can walk around and see how people live. The local guide will tell you about the history of the islands and Lake Maggiore.
This tour includes a local guide to show you around. It does not include entrance fees to Isola Bella (23 euros per person), public boat transportation (13 euros per person), or radio guides (3 euros per person, mandatory for groups over 5). A private boat for fewer than 8 people costs 200 euros. This tour starts at Stresa Piazzale Lido. It's a half-day tour that shows you the best of Lake Maggiore. 
Highlights
See Isola Bella's Palace and Gardens: Explore the beautiful palace and gardens on Isola Bella.
Walk Around Fishermen's Island: Discover the cute streets and shops on Fishermen's Island.
Learn from a Local Guide: Hear about the history of the islands from a local expert.
Enjoy a Boat Ride on Lake Maggiore: Take a relaxing boat trip to see the islands.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoyed the tour of Isola Bella and Fishermen's Island, especially the pretty views and historical information. The extra costs were a problem for some.
Customers loved seeing the beautiful islands and gardens.
Many enjoyed learning about the history from the tour guide.
Visitors liked walking around the small streets of Fishermen's Island.
Guests appreciated the easy boat ride to the islands.
Some visitors thought the extra costs for tickets and boats were too high.
A few people wished they had more time on each island.
The Journey
Stresa Piazzale Lido
Stresa Piazzale Lido serves as the perfect launchpad for your Borromean Islands adventure. This bustling lakeside square is where you'll board the boat to begin your exploration. Before departing, take in the panoramic views of Lake Maggiore and the surrounding mountains, setting the stage for the beauty that awaits. Stresa itself is a charming town known for its elegant villas and Belle Epoque atmosphere, making the Piazzale Lido a memorable starting point.
Isola Bella
Step into a world of Baroque opulence on Isola Bella, home to the magnificent Palazzo Borromeo and its breathtaking Italian-style gardens. Explore the palace's lavishly decorated halls, filled with priceless art and historical artifacts. Then, wander through the terraced gardens, a masterpiece of landscape design that culminates in a towering structure adorned with statues and fountains. The gardens offer stunning views of the lake and surrounding islands, creating an unforgettable sensory experience. Isola Bella is a testament to the Borromeo family's wealth and artistic vision, a must-see destination for any visitor to Lake Maggiore.
Isola Pescatori
Discover the authentic charm of Isola Pescatori (Fishermen’s Island), the only Borromean Island that is permanently inhabited. Lose yourself in the narrow, winding lanes of its ancient village, where traditional two-story houses with long balconies create a picturesque scene. Experience the island's enduring fishing culture, which shapes the daily life of its residents. Enjoy a delicious seafood meal at one of the island's trattorias, savoring the flavors of Lake Maggiore. Isola Pescatori offers a glimpse into a simpler way of life, a tranquil escape from the modern world.
Know Before You Go
This tour includes a local guide to show you around Isola Bella and Fishermen's Island. It does not include entrance fees to Isola Bella (23 euros per person), public boat transportation (13 euros per person). Radio guides are mandatory for groups of more than 5 people, at a cost of 3 euros per person. A private boat for fewer than 8 people costs 200 euros; for larger groups, you need to ask for the price. This tour starts at Stresa Piazzale Lido.
Hot Tip
Some visitors suggest bringing extra money for souvenirs and snacks on the islands. Also, wear comfortable shoes for walking on the cobblestone streets.
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